History of the St. Clair County, Michigan, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development and resources.., Part 91

Author: Western historical company, Chicago. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, A. T. Andreas & co.
Number of Pages: 814

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Tullahoma until the close of the war. He was wounded at Campbell Station, Tenn., and also hefore Atlanta. After the war, Mr. Freeman returned to Battle Creek, and was engaged in the grain trade there for eight years. He came to Port lIuron in 1877, and since then has been engaged in the grain trade here. Mr. Freeman married Miss Jennie M. Powell, of Victor. Ontario Co., N. Y., Angust 27, 1863. They have three children- Charles Turner, Eugene Leigh and Ethel Pearl.

LIZZIE GAIIAN, proprietor Exchange Hotel, corner Butler and Merchant streets, is a native of Ireland, and came to Port Huron in 1869, and the following year took charge of the hotel ; and since then for the past twelve years she has successfully carried on the business in the same location.

CAPT. ROBERT E. GAIN, master steam barge Powers, is a native of London, Can., and was born Feb- rnary 5, 1846 : his parents came here when he was only three years of age, and he began sailing when only sixteen years of age, on the scow Reindeer, and afterward was on the schooner Somerset and the Hibbard, was mate on the propeller Ballantine and sailed master of the schooner II. W. Sage, of Bay City, and since 1880 has sailed the steam barge Powers. Capt. Gain married Miss Harriet L. Bon, of Grand Haven, July 11, 1877; they have three children-Clinton, Robert E., Edna Clare.

CAPT. CUMMING S. GEEL, Port Huron, is a native of St. Clair County, and was born in the town of Port Huron December 6. 1836. His father. James M. Geel, was a native of Detroit, and his mother, Lydia Parmalee Geel, was a native of Rochester, N. Y. Capt. Geel began sailing on the schooner T. G. Scott during boyhood, and has been in the marine service twenty-eight years. In 1865, was Captain of the schooner Union ; in 1873. he went with the Anchor Line, and sailed master for that line seven years. Then he superintended the building of the steam barge Fred MeBrier, and since she was completed he has sailed master of her. In 1863, he married Miss Lydia Hitchings, of New Brunswick. They have five children- Harriet Blanche, Lulu E., Guy G., Iloward, Herbert S.

WILLIAM GEORGE. Deputy Collector Customs, is a native of Pembrook, South Wales, and was born January 4, 1831. He learned the trade of ship carpenter, and afterward followed his trade for ten years in one of the largest ship yards in the city of London. Ile came to Port Huron in 1871, and was appointed to his present position July 1, 1882.

JAMES A. GIBSON, ship carpenter and farmer, is a native of Lower Canada, and was born December 25, 1830 ; was brought up and learned the trade of ship carpenter. After reaching manhood, he came to this eounty. Ile has worked at his trade at Port Huron, Detroit and Buffalo, and for the past twelve years has worked in ship yard at Vicksburg most of the time. He owns his farm. and has lived there since 1864. In 1859, he marrred Miss Agnes Duncan, a native of Canada ; they have seven children-Kate, Maggie, John, Mary, Wallace, George, Lilly.

S. GOODMAN, merchant tailor and dealer in ready made clothing, is a native of Germany, and was born in Bavaria December 4, 1835. Ile emigrated to America in 1854, and the following year came to Michigan and located in the southern part of the State. In 1860, he came to Port Huron and established his present business, and is the oldest in the clothing trade here, having successfully carried on the business for twenty- two years. lle has held the office of City Treasurer and Alderman, and is now a member of the Board of Estimates. Mr. Goodman was united in marriage. July 13, 1863, to Miss Fannie 1. Larned. daughter of Mr. Asa Earned, of this city ; they have two sons, Maurice and Leon.

JAMES GOULDEN, Vice President of the First National Bank; born in county of Sligo, Ireland, in 1829; came to this country in 1853 and to Port Huron in 1857, where he engaged in business, and continued in active business until February, 1881, at which time he retired. He has held the office of Vice President of the First National Bank since 1869; also director in the Port Huron Gas Company, and bas served two terms as member of the Board of Aldermen. Mr. Goulden was united in marriage, September 24, 1857, to Miss Martha Roberts, Thornhill, Ontario.

JAMES W. GOULDING, of the firm of Barrett & Goulding, wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, notions, millinery, is a native of Watertown, N. Y., and was born February 16, 1851. He grew up and attended school there, and afterward entered store as a clerk. Hle came to Port Huron, and with his present partner established their present business, in 1875. Since then, for the past seven years, their business has rapidly increased, and they have built up a large trade and have also established several branch stores which are in successful operation. Mr. Goulding was united in marriage, November 15, 1876, to Miss Libbie Steele, of Evans Mills, New York State. They have lost one daughter, Bessie.

AUGUSTUS C. GRAY, Section 32, P. O. Marysville, is a native of New York State, and was born in Chenango County April 7, 1831; upon reaching manhood he came to Michigan, and located in this county, in 1853, and engaged in teaching and farming. In 1862, he entered the employ of the lumber firm of N. & B. Mills; and since then, for the past twenty years, has been connected with the firm, and has charge of the office work of the business. Mr. Gray has been actively identified with the school interest, and for many years has served as School Inspector, School Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools. In 1856. Mr. Gray married Miss Lovina E. Brewer, a native of New York State. They have two sons, Guy and Ralph.

CHARLES M. GREEN, ornamental painter, is a native of Michigan, and was born in Macomb County March 9, 1854. He grew up in this State, and learned his trade in the city of Detroit, serving apprenticeship with the best workmen in that city. Ile came to Port Huron in 1879, and established his present business in 1881, and is building up a very good trade in the best class of work. Mr. Green was united in marriage to Miss Maggie O'Brien, of Canton, Ohio, October 4, 1880. They have one daughter, Bessie.

CAPT. GEORGE R. GREEN is a native of Canada, and was born April 30, 1835; he began sailing when eighteen years of age, on the propeller Vermont, and then on the Louisville; after two years, he sailed Captain of the schooner Proble, and afterward had command of the Athenian, and also the Genesee Chief, and for the past two years has sailed master of the D. P. Robbins. Ile has been in the marine service for the past thirty years. In 1856, Capt. Green married Miss Matilda Purdy, of Canada. They have three children- George, Susan, James,

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CHARLES GRIEB. dealer in agricultural implements and farm machinery, is a native of Wittenberg, Germany, and was born September 18, 1931 ; he emigrated to the United States, and arrived in New York May 29. 1853. He came to Port Huron in May, 1857. and when he reached here only had 65 cents in his pocket : entered the hardware store of William Stewart, and remained in his employ until 1861 ; then engaged in hotel business ; opened the Union House and kept that hotel for sixteen years, and still owns the property. In 1877, he established his present business, and deals in wagons, carriages, and all kinds of agri- cultural implements, and has a large trade. In 1867. he was elected Street Commissioner ; in 1879, was elect- ed City Treasurer, and re-elected in 1880, and again in 1881 ; held that office three years, and is now a member of the Board of Estimates. Mr. Grich married Miss Kathrina Brommer, a native of Wittenburg, Germany, June 2, 1859 ; they have five children- Otillia. Charles, Amelia, Gustav and Clara.

DANIEL J. GUERIN, livery and boarding stable, is a native of Tompkins County, N. Y .. and was born November 26, 1843 ; his parents came to Michigan in 1851, and he grew up and attended school in this State ; in 1861, he entered store at Algonac, and was there four years; in 1865, went to St. Clair, and for four years was clerk in the store of George Walker & Co .; in 1869, he came to Port Huron and engaged in mercantile business. His entire stock was entirely destroyed by fire February 6. 1870, and he suffered a large loss. He bought a new stock of goods and continued the business until December 18. 1574, when he sold out. He es tablished his present business in August, 1874. and since then has successfully carried on the business, and has a large stock of tine open and close carriages, buggies and horses, and has the leading trade. Mr. Guerin was united in marriage August 19, 1867, to Miss Isabella Smith, of St. Clair ; they have two children -Arthur S. and Clande.

S. W. HAMILTON is one of the oldest native born settlers of this county. His parents were Reuben and Mary White Hamilton : Samuel was born in St. Clair County, February 28, 1822. During his boyhood, his father was appointed light house keeper at Fort Gratiot, and moved there and was there about ten years ; then came to Port Huron. In 1835, he was appointed Justice of the Peace of this county by Gov. Ma son. Samuel grew up here, and has always lived here, and now resides in the old home place on the corner of Broad and Huron streets. In 18G. he married Miss Harriet Newell James, a native of Buffalo, N. V. They have one son. Arthur Edward, who is in a bank in Denver City.

WILLIAM HANCOCK, machinist, is a native of England, and was born May 22, 1818, and grew up and learned his trade there, and worked in the railroad shops there. He came to the United States in 1852, and lived in Pennsylvania two years ; then came to Canada and worked in Toronto two years in railroad shops, and also in Stratford, London and Sarnia, as foreman Grand Trunk Railroad, and then went to Milwaukee and was there and in lowa several years, having charge of railroad shops; then returned to Canada, and en- gaged in farming two years. In 1968, he came to Fort Gratiot and was appointed foreman of the locomotive shops, and held that position until 1580. In 1852, he married Miss Elizabeth Stewart, a native of Perthshire, Scotland. She died in September, 1882. at Port Huron, and left two sons. George A., foreman machine shop. El Paso, Texas, and William, machinist Grand Trunk Railroad.

CAPT. GEORGE O. HARDER is a native of Herkimer County, N. Y., and was born April 3, 1823 ; his parents removed to Fremomt, Ohio. in 1834, and three years later came to Detroit, and the following year came to this county. He began sailing in 1841 on the sloop Superior. In 1848, was second mate of the De Witt Clinton, and in 1855 was second mate of the Forest Queen, and was afterward mate of the steamer Cleveland. In 1864, went to Saginaw, and sailed the General Sherman for three years, and since then has sailed for himself. In 1852. he married Miss Mary Jane Carney, of London District, Canada ; they have three children-Rhoda A., George, Elizabeth

REV. C. E. HARRIS, pastor Baptist Church, is a native of Plattsburg, Clinton Co .. N. V., and was born November 11, 1848. He received his literary education at Madison University at Hamilton, N. Y .. and pursued his theological studies at Hamilton Theological Seminary. His first pastorate was at Jackson, Mich., where he was ordained October 8. 1879. He accepted a call from the First Baptist Church of Port Huron. and began his labors here January 1. 1551. Mr. Harris was united in marriage, November 28, 1879. to Miss Vettie R. Loomis, from Manlins, Onondaga Co., N. Y.

E. W. HARRIS, attorney at law, was born in Orange County. Vt., May 1, 1831. His parents came to Michigan in 1837. and settled in Oakland County: He was raised and received his education there. He studied law in his father's office and attended a law school in New York State. He was admitted to the bar in 1854. After his admission, he came to Port Huron and engaged in the practice of law. The following year he formed a copartnership with Hon. Omar D. Conger, present United States Senator, and they were asso ciated together until the latter was elected to Congress. Mr. Harris was appointed Judge of the Cirenit Court to till the unexpired term of Judge Mitchell, and was afterward elected to the same position and remained on the bench for nine years. He was also Judge of Probate seven years, and held the office of Prosecuting At torney for two years. He is one of the oldest practitioners in the northeastern part of the State. Judge Harris was united in marriage October 1, 1857, to Miss Sarah Jane Whitman. a native of New York State. They have two daughters.

E. B. HARRINGTON. of the firm of MeMorran & Co., Michigan Mills, is a native of St. Clair County. and was born in Port Huron March 14, 1815. His father. Daniel B. Harrington, was one of the earliest st- tlers, and was prominently identified with the carly settlement and development and later prosperity of this place. Hle engaged in the lumber business at Richmondville and continued in the trade there for ten years. In 1827, he associated with H. MeMorran in the flouring mill business. Mr. Harrington has the active man- agement of the business.

WILLIAM HARTSUFF is a native of New York State, and was born January 16. 1535. His parents. Henry and Rachel Hartsuff, came to Michigan in 1812, when he was only seven years of age. He received his education in this State in the common schools and at Leona College, now Adrian College. In the spring of 1857. he came to Port Huron and engaged in teaching. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion he had

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charge of the schools here, but resigned his position and raised a company in this county, which was mus- tered in the service as Company E, Tenth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, in command of Capt. Hartsuff. The following spring the regiment landed at Shiloh, just after the battle at that place. He was with Gen. Sherman during his campaign to Atlanta, and was in the battles of Franklin and Nashville, in which his command took an active part. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and made Inspector Gen- eral of the Twenty-third Army Corps, and afterward promoted to rank of Colonel and appointed to the posi- tion of Inspector General of the Army of Ohio, and remained in the service until the close of the war. Every male member of his father's family served in the war. His father was in command of Fort Gratiot. His brother, the late Maj. Gen. George L. IIartsuff, a graduate of West Point, achieved great distinction in the service. Very few of our great Generals made so brilliant a military record. Another hrother, Dr. Albert Hartsuff, now in Europe, is Surgeon in the regular service. Dr. Duncan. of Saginaw, a brother-in-law, was Surgeon of a Michigan regiment during the war. At the close of the war, while still in the field. Gen. Hart- suff was appointed Postmaster at Port Huron, and after his return he assumed the active charge of its duties. and since then has hell that position. IJe has been actively identified with the interests of the city and coun- ty. He was one of the incorporafors of the narrow guage railroad. one of the original stockholders of the Port Huron Times, and has always been one of its Directors, and is now Vice President of the Commercial National Bank. Gen. Hartsuff was united in marriage in 1858 to Miss Albenah Larned, daughter of Asa Larned, of this city. They have two daughters, Nora and Georgiana.

JAMES H. HASLETT, merchant tailor, is a native of Washington County, Penn., and was born Novem- ber 1, 1825. His parents removed to Richland County, Ohio, in 1832, where he lived until eighteen years of age; then went to Columbus, remained there about two years and finished learning his trade; then came to Michigan and located at Port Huron. Arriving here October 10, 1845, he and Mr. A. J. Dewey, of Columbus, Ohio, opened a shop here, and since then, for the past thirty-seven years, Mr. Haslett has carried on the business of merchant tailor in this place, and for twenty-nine years has occupied his present location. He is the old- est business man, with one exception, in Port Huron, and has carried on the business of merchant tailoring longer than any one in the State.

JOIIN HAYES, engaged in lumbering, is a native of Canada, and was born at Picton December 2, 1845. His parents came to Michigan and settled in St. Clair County in 1855. After attending school, he entered the employ of S. L. Boyce and remained with him about twelve years. Since then he has been engaged in lum- bering for himself. Ile has held the office of Supervisor. In 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza- beth Birthwhite, a native of New York State. They have five children-William, Mary, Kittie. Lizzie and Frank.

J. P. HAYNES, of the firm of J. J. Boyce & Co., bankers, is a native of Allegany County, N. Y., and was born February 22, 1832. His parents, James Haynes and Calista R. Haynes, came to this county in 1839, when he was only seven years of age; he attended school here, then went to Detroit, and took a commercial course; he afterward engaged in lumbering in all of its branches, and carried on the business for fifteen years, and since then has been interested in dealing in pine, cedar and timber lands. In 1873, he associated with J. J. Boyce and established a bank, and since then the firm have been engaged in the banking business here. He has served as a member of the Board of City Aldermen. In 1860, Mr. Harnes was united in mar- riage to Miss Jane Young, of this city, daughter of James Young, an early settler. They have three children -Frank J., Fred F., William. .

CAPT. FRANK HEBNER, is a native of Canada, and was born at Mariposa May 30, 1843. He began sailing in 1864, and sailed on the Forester, the Alpena, Susan Ward, Marine City, the Benton, Galena, and was mate of the steamer Milton D. Ward seven years. Ile was master of the steamer Saginaw three seasons, and for the past two years has been master of the City of Concord. Capt. Hebner married Miss Jennie McCracken, of Saginaw City, July 21, 1870. They have three children-E. Maud, Frank, Blanehe.

PETER IHILL, lumber dealer, is a native of Germany, and was born November 9, 1828; emigrated to America in 1852, and came to Michigan and located at Port Huron in 1856; worked in saw mill eight years; then engaged in inspecting lumber, and continued in that business until 1880, when he opened a lumber yard, and engaged in his present business. He has had a large experience, and has been connected with the busi- ness here over a quarter of a century. He has held the office of collector, and served as a member of the Board of Education, and is now a member of the Board of Estimates. He married Miss Ernstina Ernest, a native of Saxony, Germany. July 15, 1869. They have two children, Ernstina and Otto, and he has one daughter, Katie, by a former wife.

BENJAMIN HILLIER, master ear-builder P. H. & N. W. R. R., is a native of Canada, and was born in Toronto July 13, 1846. In 1858, went to' Missouri, and lived there three years, and came to Port Huron in 1861, and engaged in ship-building: built the scow H. Moore, and sailed her, and afterward engaged in ship- building again. In 1874, he began working in the shops of the Chicago & Grand Trunk Railroad, and remained there six years. In 1880, he accepted his present position of master car-bnilder of the Port Huron & Northwestern Narrow Guage Railroad. He married Miss Catharine Buzzard, a native of this State, Decem- ber 21, 1870. They have two children, Arthur and Jennie.

JOHN HILTON, Sheriff, is a native of Calais, Me., and was born July 3, 1840; after reaching early man- hood, he came to Michigan and located at Port Huron, and engaged in lumbering; he was afterward clected Chief of Police, and held that office two terms; and served one term as Under Sheriff. In 1878, he was Sheriff of St. Clair County, and took charge of the office January 1, 1879; in the fall of 1880, he was re-elected to the same position. Ile is a careful, painstaking officer, and during his term of office has been successful in apprehending criminals where it required experience, sagacity and courage. In 1865, Mr. Hilton married Miss Charlotte Ilogan, of this city. They have one son, Frank, and one daughter, Nellie.

J. C. HOCK, proprietor Hock's Bakery, corner Butler and Fort street, is a native of Germany and was born November 20, 1820. He grew up, and learned his trade there; emigrated to the United States in 1860,

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and came to Port Huron the following year and started a bakery, and since then for the past twenty years has carried on the business here. In 1854, he married Miss Mary O'Neil, a native of Ireland. They have four children-John, Elizabeth, Rosa, Johanna.

JOHN HOFFMAN, contractor, was born in Germany November 26, 1839, and emigrated to the United States in 1856. and came to Port Huron, and arrived hore June 22 of the same year; he began working in saw mill, and continued at that business for eleven years, and was then elected Street Commissioner, and held that ollice four years. He opened a store in Mt. Clemens, and was there eighteen months; for the past seven years has been engaged in contracting. He also owns a farm near the city. He married Miss Mary Christina Clacking, a native of Germany, April 22, 1863. They have five children-John H. clerk in post office, Thena, Jacob, Libbio, Fred N

JOHN M. HOFFMAN, dealer in real estate, is a native of Saratoga County, N. Y., and was born Septem- ber 24, 1828; upon reaching manhood, he came to Port Huron in 1849; he worked by the month for four years, and saved $600 ; then engaged in lumbering. and since then for the past thirty years has been connected with that business and farming, and is one of the oldest business men here. He has also been engaged in dealing in real estate for many years. He owns a good farm just out of the city. In 1954, he was married to Mis: Julia A. Westbrook, a native of this State. They have four children-Frank. Herbert, Julia, Fred.

JOHN P. HOFFMAN, wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco, is a native of Germany and was born May 11. 1839 ; he emigrated to the United States in 1852, and came to Port Huron in 1854, and worked in saw-mill and lumbering for ten years : in 1867 he engaged in his present business, and since then for the past fifteen years has carried it on ; in 1876, he built his brick store. He isa member of the order of Knights of Pythias, and be- longs to the German Aid Society. He married Miss Margaret Deitz October 13, 1867. She is a native of Germany.

CAPT. F. J. HOLLAND, master of the Concord. is a native of St. Clair County, and was born at Fort Gratiot March 15, 1846. He is a son of Robert and Elizabeth Holland, who were among the earliest settlers here. Capt. Holland began sailing on the schooner Seaman when only seventeen years of age ; in 1870, he sailed Captain of the schooner Lizzie, and has sailed the Home, the Fanny Neal, the steamboat Hattie Brown, the San Diego, and is now master of the Concord. Capt. Holland married Miss Emma JJ. Farr, a na- tive of Port Huron, December 3, 1867 ; they have three children-Frank B., Robert T., Charles A

HENRY C. HOPE is of Scotch descent, and is a native of Canada, and was born near Montreal March 23, 1844. His parents emme to this county in 1855, when he was only eleven years of age ; he grew up and attended school here ; entered store as clerk : in 1868, he engaged in business for himself; sold out in 1870 and went to California ; returned the following year, and in September. 1871. he engaged in the grocery and provision trade, and since then has been successfully identitied with the business here.

JAMES A. HOPE, dealer in groceries and provisions, is of Scotch descent. and is a native of Canada, and was born near Montreal March 23. 1844 ; his parents came to St. Clair County in 1855. He engaged in business here in 1871, and since then has carried on the business here. In 1881. he established a branch store on Huron avenue, and has a large established trade.

HENRY HOWARD, son of John and Nancy Howard, is a native of the State of Michigan, and was born in the city of Detroit. During early childhood, his parents came to Port Huron, and he grew up and received his education here. Upon reaching early manhood, he entered the office of his father, who was largely engaged in the lumber trade, and for the past thirty years he has had the active and successful man- agement of the business, and has been prominently identitied with commercial interests of this city. Mr. Howard has been connected with the First National Bank since its organization, and has served as its Presi- dent most of the time. He was elected President of the Narrow Gauge Railroad in 1880, and held that posi- tion two years. He was twice elected to the State Legislature, and represented this district in that body in 181 and 1873 ; during his second term he refused to allow his name to be used for Speaker of the House. He served as Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, was Alderman of the city for fourteen years, was elected a member of the Board of Estimates, and served as President of the board ; in spring of 1882 was elected Mayor of the city, and is also President of the Board of Education. He is President of the Northern Transit Company of Sarnia. In 1855, Mr. Howard was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth E. Spaulding. a native of New York State ; they have two children-one son. John H., and one daughter, E. Louie.

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History of the St. Clair County, Michigan, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development and resources.., Part 91

Author: Western historical company, Chicago. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Chicago, A. T. Andreas & co. Number of Pages: 814

Author: Western historical company, Chicago. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, A. T. Andreas & co.
Number of Pages: 814